I've had lots of experience working in primary and didn't get on at Edge Hill either, plus the feedback was very vague, so no idea what they look for! If you get an interview at Hope it is a much nicer experience, - they're not so interested in ticking boxes, more in getting to know the person. It's not a whole-day affair either - starts at 3pm! You get a short talk on the course, then 20 mins to complete a page with a passage, on which you have to underline incorrectly spelled words and put the correct spelling above. Also you get another page of text to read and you have to pick out salient points and relate it to your own school experience - mainly to see how you write I think. It's not hard but do the spellings first as I didn't and had to rush at end! You're then taken in groups of 5-7 people and you each have to read a passage from a children's book you've chosen and brought and explain the age/key stage it's aimed at and why you chose it. Some people used props for the KS1 books like fluffy toys etc. Think it's to see how engaging/expressive you can be. After that, they have about 4 questions on a piece of paper but no'one has a one-to-one, you talk and answer in the group, so it's very relaxed. Things like 'What makes a good teacher', 'What do you know about safeguarding' 'What is your area of specialism and why?' but these can change. As long as you come across as enthusiastic and listen to others as well as articulately getting your points across, you'll be fine! you don't need to prepare much, but look over your personal statement before you go. I did no prep other than choose my book and it was all very relaxed! Good luck with Hope